Description
These glazed buttermilk beignets are irresistibly fluffy with a tender tangy crumb and finished with a sweet vanilla glaze that crackles lightly. A simple homemade treat that brings bakery-quality results right to your kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
- 440 g (3½ cups) all-purpose flour
- 2.25 tsp active dry yeast
- 180 ml warm water (110°F)
- 120 ml buttermilk
- 1 large egg
- 36 g (3 Tbsp) sugar
- 60 g (¼ cup) melted butter
- ½ tsp salt
- Neutral oil for frying
- 180 g (1½ cups) powdered sugar
- 45 ml (3–4 Tbsp) milk
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Combine yeast with warm water and let sit 5 minutes until frothy.
- Add buttermilk, egg, sugar, melted butter, and salt; mix until smooth.
- Gradually add flour until a soft sticky dough forms.
- Knead for 5 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Place in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise 1–2 hours until doubled.
- Punch down dough and roll to ¼-inch thickness.
- Cut into 2-inch squares and keep covered.
- Heat oil to 360°F in a deep pot.
- Fry beignets in batches 1–2 minutes per side until golden.
- Drain on paper towels or rack.
- Whisk powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla into a smooth glaze.
- Dip warm beignets into glaze and let set on rack.
Notes
For best results, maintain oil temperature at 360°F and allow full rise time for maximum fluffiness. Beignets are best enjoyed warm and fresh.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 beignet
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 13g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: glazed buttermilk beignets, homemade beignets, fried dough, vanilla glaze, easy beignets